Cinderella - Hardcover

Eilenberg, Max

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763638560 ISBN 13: 9780763638566

Publisher: Candlewick, 2008

Synopsis

Aspiring princesses will be entralled by this lively retelling of the classic rags-to-riches story, brightened by playful, quirky illustrations.

Cinderella's evil stepmother makes her cook and clean and dust and sweep until her arms ache and her head spins. But with a tap, tap and a WHOOSH of her fairy godmother's wand, the kind, mistreated beauty becomes a shimmering vision worthy of a prince. In a wry, conversational tone, the narrative sends Cinderella off to the ball three times — each time lovelier than the last — breathing witty new life into this oft-told, favorite fairy tale.

About this title

About the Author:

Max Eilenberg is the author of COWBOY KID, illustrated by Sue Heap; SQUEAK'S GOOD IDEA, illustrated by Patrick Benson; and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, illustrated by Angela Barrett. He lives in London.

Niamh Sharkey has illustrated numerous books for children and is the author-illustrator of SANTASAURUS and THE RAVENOUS BEAST. She lives in Dublin.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3—To wishful girls dreaming of being a princess, Cinderella offers another retelling of the tried-and-true classic. The storytelling is straightforward and the plot follows the traditional pattern, with Cinderella attending three balls before the climax. However, Eilenberg interjects his own asides. For example, after the stepsisters purchase expensive outfits for the event, he slyly notes, "They thought they looked beautiful! (In fact, they looked frightful.)" More humor can be found in the eccentric oil illustrations. The two oddly shaped stepsisters cramming their toes into the tiny slipper provide great comic relief. However, the listless Cinderella and her prince are not as animated as the rest of the characters. This book makes a good read-aloud, but it does not give as rich an experience as titles such as Paul Fleischman's Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal (Holt, 2007).—Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, Kearns Library, UT
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About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0763638560
• ISBN 13: 9780763638566
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 56
• Illustrator: Sharkey Niamh